ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

Starches and sugars that provide energy.

SOURCES:

RICE PASTA BREADS POTATOES BEANS CORN MILK FRUIT HONEY

CARBOHYDRATES

Used to repair body cells and tissues.

SOURCES: Meat Dairy Products Eggs Beans Nuts Grains

PROTEINS

Nutrient that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, and promote normal growth.

SOURCES: Butter Stick margarine Meat Poultry Dairy products Vegetable oils Nuts Avocados Olives

FATS

Substances that help to regulate the body’s functions.

SOURCES: Fruits Vegetables Milk Whole grain breads and cereals Enriched breads and cereals

VITAMINS

Nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, help keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.

SOURCES: Milk Meat Spinach Other green leafy vegetables Fruits Dry beans Sodium (from salt)

MINERALS

It is a nutrient that helps with digestion, carries nutrients throughout the body, removes wastes from the body, and regulates body temperature.

SOURCES: Water Juice Milk Other beverages

WATER